At heart, I am a kid. At play, I am an artist. At work, I'm giving a 100% of who I am to my art. At home, I am a Mom and a wife and an accountant and a nurse and a chauffeur and a cleaning lady and a landscaper and an interior decorator and a chef. I'm not perfect at it, but I work very hard at it everyday.
What you should know about me . . . . . I'm entirely laid back and fun. I like making people laugh. I love a challenge. My artistic eye and penchant for relating to people, I recognize and embrace as my gift. Being a photographer doesn't define who I am, but it certainly has shaped the person I've become. I'm a better person because of my photography and my clients; my muses!
Am I wise? . . . . . I've come so far and gained so much as a person by experiencing the good alongside the bad. I believe that in every obstacle or sticky situation in life, there is an opportunity for growth in some way. That a day not thinking about the future is a day neglected.
I am unique. I am close to my heart. Bottomline, this is me!
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Gone Country! That’s right our HOT Summer Vixen promo is here and we’re now taking bookings. This Raleigh Boudoir Photography is going to be different and only for those brave little Vixens daring to bare it outside on a country farm setting in the Smithfield area.
Our limited July offerings are a session like none other….in the great outdoors. It will include your hair and makeup arts by none other than Margo with Belloviso. You’ll bring two outfits of your choice, 110 eyelashes, and we’ll promise a great time on a local farm! Session also includes a Honeybook. A Honeybook, you say? It’s sweet. It’s the perfect little something for your special someone. A mini album which will boast five of your favorite pictures with the capacity for your significant other to add on 5 of their favorites too.
What are you waiting for? Because these sessions are limited, it’s time to book now. Please contact info@vintagevixensphoto.com to book your session today.
It’s about the time of year again, where the love flows and the fun happens. Playing dress up is incredibly fun for you and a most surprising treat for him. As a leading Raleigh boudoir photographer I can assure you that the decision to do some sexy pics is not always an easy one, but the transformation from your everyday look to total glam girl will have you feeling differently about yourself and about the decision to move forward with the session.
Boudoir photography is the perfect way to surprise him whether it be for Valentine’s Day(see our promo below), his birthday, anniversary, or just for yourself, it’s a treat! The really fun thing about Vintage Vixens is our own special play on what we like to call old Hollywood soul photography. We’re not talking your average day pin up photography. Instead we specialize in portraiture with the look and feel of those glamorous Hollywood pictures; YOU as fine art!
Everyone is in the same boat. As women we’re all quick to point out our flaws and focus only on them. We all have them and need to get over them fast. No one is perfect and everyone who enters my studio on portrait day is nervous. Common denominator: what they soon learn is that it’s just fun girl time. That first hour and a half spent with us, getting your hair and makeup done is sure to put you at ease.
We look forward to having you in studio this Valentine’s Day season. Please check out our fantastic promo below.
$595 includes your hair&makeup, honeybook with 5 pictures, and a disc of your pics, WHOA! This is a first for us. A super fun perk for having a session with us. Looking forward to having you. NOW BOOKING!
In a pool of some locally amazing Raleigh Wedding Photographers, it’s always an honor to be featured in a magazine. Making the cover is blushworthy and I’m humbled!
My lovely September bride, Jenna Tuberdyck-Germano was just stellar to work with. To say the word FUN in her company is an understatement. There was no posing with this one. Her and her ultra exuberant husband in a pool of 20 bridal party members, WHOA! lived it up and had fun on the knoll of the 18th hole, Prestonwood Country Club. The picture I believe says it all……exactly how a bride should feel on her wedding day. Beautiful, carefree, and above all, happy!
She traveled to me from VA. A good friend of another one of my Vintage Vixens, Tammy, the two are both from military backgrounds. She proclaimed to me that when the men are deployed they hit the gym and so do we! And, well, I guess get some hot, sexy pics taken. Once again, major props to Margo my hair and makeup artist extraordinaire of Belloviso for the transformation.
Look closely. No photoshop done on those gorgeous eyes! Yes, Sarah has one gorgeous green eye and one of a rich amber brown. WOW! It runs in her family.
Not quite! Actually, the ‘Triple S’ senior opted to forego her senior class ring in order to have a session with me. All too flattering! Made me want to work extra hard for her. She is a casually fun girl with a little edge which came by way of a few shots we snapped with her looking like a biker chick with her dad’s Harley!
Out on a whim, I decided to submit my pictures to Kentucky Bride Magazine. A cross-cultural wedding was a first for us, as we documented the nuptials of Krupa and John. Their Lexington, KY wedding took place on John’s parents horse farm in May of this year. Their strong and colorful imagery coupled with emotion, set me forth to seek publication for their wedding. I stumbled upon Kentucky Bride Magazine; a clean and classy publication. I decided to go for it! Their wedding was well received and we’re featured!
It’s always such a blessing to actualize your passion and see it come to life in a magazine.
Becky came to me with several ideas for her senior portrait session. It was important to her to incorporate pieces of her in her senior year.
An avid equestrian and flautist, she came well prepared for her session. Yes, she brought the flute but she did not bring the horse! We paid a quick visit to her family farm afterward for some pictures with her horses. A ham and a half, and I believe to be a pin-up model from a former life, she was easy to work with and her images reflect that.
I knew Jenna was going to be a beautiful bride when I first met her, I just wasn’t prepared for how stunning she would be in her gown! WOW!
Jenna warned me she wanted no group pics, just one big one at the church! Ummm, OK by me. The biggest time sucker in my eyes is all of the group pictures, the corraling of the people to keep them contained. Knowing that she had 10-11 peeps on each side of her bridal party(yes! She’s popular!) I was doubly OK with the idea of keeping it simple.
Ceremony took place at a scary church in N. Raleigh. I was afraid of the church lady who when we walked into the ‘getting ready’ room gave me the look of death. Some other photog. must’ve done a number on her at one time! She warned me, there’s was to be no movement during the ceremony. Uh? Am I allowed to breathe?
Glad that was over when it was over. We hustled back to Prestonwood Country Club and little did I know HOW festive things were on the Mack Party Truck. Good lord! I didn’t have to tell them much. Honestly, just through a few punch lines their way and snapped away. It was entertaining to say the least, but little did I know how entertaining this reception was going to be and what was in store for me. I have never seen sooo many sweaty dance people, boys dancing with boys(it rivaled a gay nightclub). They tore up the floor~! Lacey and I literally laughed all night and couldn’t stop shooting. Everytime we thought we caught a break and saw it all, someone was outdoing someone elses’ moves. Crazy!
Jenna & Brian – you are forever remembered! Off to a beautiful life together . . .
